🇵🇸🇮🇱 LATEST: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aa) urges Ahmadi Muslims to pray for situation in #Palestine & #Israel, highlighting ongoing injustices. He calls for Muslim unity to help plight of innocent #Palestinians!
His Holiness said:
“I want to ask for prayers in relation to the current situation of the world. In the past few days, a war has started between Hamas and Israel due to which civilians on both sides - women, children and the elderly - are being killed or have been killed, without any distinction.
“Even at times of war, Islam does not permit the killing of women, children or anyone who is not participating in the war, and this teaching was strictly established by the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
“The world is saying - and it has some truth to it - that Hamas initiated this war and killed Israeli civilians indiscriminately. Leaving aside the fact that the Israeli army has been killing innocent Palestinians prior to this, Muslims should always act according to Islamic teachings. [...] If there is a legitimate war, then it can take place against the army, but not against women, children and the innocent. Nevertheless, the step Hamas took was wrong; it caused more harm than good.
“In response [to Hamas’ attack], the punishment or war should have remained against Hamas alone - this would have been true bravery and the correct response. However, what the Israeli army is doing now is extremely dangerous and it seems this will not stop. The number of lives of women and children that will be lost cannot be imagined.
“The Israeli government announced that it will completely wipe out Gaza and to do that it endlessly bombed Gaza, reducing it to a pile of ashes. The latest development is that the Israeli government is saying that more than 1 million people should leave Gaza, and some have begun leaving already.
“Thankfully, though a weak voice, the UN has raised some concerns that this is against human rights, is wrong and will create a lot of problems and that Israel should rethink this instruction. Instead of condemning Israel outrightly, they [the UN] are making a mere request to them.
“Nevertheless, the innocent who are not participating in the war cannot be blamed. If the world sees Israeli women, children and civilians as innocent, then the Palestinians are innocent too.
“The teachings of the People of the Book also say such killing is not allowed. Muslims are blamed that they have committed wrong, but these people should look at themselves too.
“The Ambassador of Palestine [in the UK] was interviewed by the BBC and, in response to a question, said that Hamas is a militant group, not the government and that the Palestinian government has nothing to do with them. He also raised a valid question - that if true justice had been established, then this situation would not have arisen. If world powers do not have double standards, then such disorder and warfare can never even occur. Thus, end these double standards and the wars will end themselves.”
His Holiness said he has been saying these points for a long time, in light of Islamic teachings, but in response, leaders agree without any action.
He continued:
“Ignoring justice, all the world powers - or Western powers - are uniting to punish Palestinians, and conversations are being held everywhere about sending armies.”
He also spoke about the misinformation in the media that is being spread. It is often the case that pictures are shared to try and prove injustice against Israelis, but later it is found out that the pictures were actually of Palestinians, yet there is no retraction in the media for this.
He said that it seems the world powers do not want this war to end. After World War One, the world powers created the League of Nations, but it proved to fail due to justice not being upheld, and World War Two ended up taking place. This is the same situation as the UN. It was created to end wars and aid the oppressed but has clearly failed in its objective.
His Holiness continued to say the war that will take place now due to the current injustice, we cannot even comprehend the destruction that will be caused and everyone knows this, yet there is still no focus on establishing justice in the world, nor is anyone highlighting this point.
He said at least the Muslim nations should pay heed and erase their own disagreements in order to establish unity. If Muslims have been told in the Quran to improve relations with the People of the Book, then why can Muslims, who share the same kalima, not place their problems aside and come together. This is the only way to rid the world of the disorder we see today. As one, Muslims must raise a voice against those who are oppressed.
If there is unity in the Muslim Ummah, there will be power in the voice that is raised. Otherwise, these Muslim nations will be responsible for the loss of innocent lives. We should keep the teaching of the Holy Prophet SA in front of us: To aid both the oppressed and the oppressor (by stopping them from oppression).
In the end, Huzoor (aa) prayed:
"May Allah the Almighty grant wisdom and understanding to the Muslim governments, and may they unite to uphold justice. May he also grant wisdom and understanding to the powers of the world, so that instead of causing destruction in the world, they strive to save it from destruction. [...] It should always be remembered that when destruction occurs, even these powers will not remain secure.”
“The only weapon we possess is the weapon of prayer. Thus, more than before, all Ahmadis should use the weapon of prayer.”
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LATEST! - Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aa) continues to urge Ahmadis to raise their voices for #Palestinians 🇵🇸
Speaking of injustices being committed by #Israel against the Palestinians, His Holiness said today:
“I continually urge for prayers for the Palestinians; keep praying. As anticipated, following the end of the ceasefire, the Israeli government has intensified its bombings and attacks across every region of Gaza. Again, innocent children and civilians are being martyred.
“Now, even a U.S. Congressman, who I believe is Jewish, has said, ‘Enough is enough, America should play its role in stopping this.’ The President of the United States is also now subtly stating that this gunfire should stop, and that the shelling, which is happening equally in the north and the south, should cease. Initially, they said, ‘Go north, and you will be safe,’ but now the situation there is the same. However, these words of the President of the United States are not out of any human sympathy.
“We should not be under any illusion. Instead, it is for their own interests, as elections are approaching in America, and the youth there are demanding a ceasefire. Similarly, American Muslims are raising their voices. So, these people are doing everything for their votes, without any sympathy for Palestinians or Muslims.
“Then, there are Muslim countries. Some of their voices are getting stronger, but unless they unite to strive for a ceasefire, it is of no use. May Allah create unity among Muslims.
“The non-Muslim world knows Muslims are not united and are engaged in killing each other. Look at what’s happening in Yemen. Similarly, in other countries thousands, even millions of innocent children are dying at the hands of Muslims. This emboldens others to oppress them further, thinking it makes no difference, as they oppress themselves. When Muslims do not care for the lives of their fellow Muslims, why would the enemy care? Allah has sternly warned in the Quran about Muslims killing each other, stating that such individuals will be hell-bound. May Allah enable Muslims to unite and become a means to end oppression in the world, not just engage in internal conflicts.
“The UN has tried to raise its voice, but who listens to them? They claim, ‘We will do this, we will do that,’ but they can’t do anything; no one heeds their words. The major powers just exercise their [veto] rights.
“May Allah have mercy on the Muslims. Nevertheless, along with prayers, as I have already communicated through the jamaats, we must continuously remind our acquaintances and local politicians to raise their voices to end this oppression. Similarly, we should spread this message in our circles that we must strive to end this injustice. May Allah protect the innocent from oppression. [Amin]”
(Friday Sermon 8 December, 2023)
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🇵🇸🇮🇱 LATEST: Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aa) said #Israel crossed all limits in retaliation. Innocent #Palestinians continue to be killed, World War is approaching, world leaders are complicit - Ahmadis must prostrate before Allah! ⬇️
His Holiness said:
“Given the current state of the world, I am once again drawing attention to the importance of prayer. The conflict between Hamas and Israel is intensifying, resulting in an increasing number of innocent Palestinian women and children being martyred. With the pace at which the situation of war is escalating, and the policies being adopted by the Israeli government and major global powers, it seems as if a World War now looms large before us.
“Now, even the leaders of certain Muslim countries are openly stating, as have Russia and China, and similarly, Western analysts have begun to write and proclaim, that the scope of this war seems to be broadening. If immediate, wisdom-based policies are not adopted, the world will face devastation. […] Therefore, Ahmadis must pay special attention to their prayers; we must not become complacent. At the very least, one prostration [sajdah] during every prayer, or at the minimum in one of the prayers, should be dedicated to this cause. […]
“Ahmadis should not get embroiled in debates about which country’s Prime Minister or leader is good and which is not, or in discussions about who should or should not have said something, or whether Muslims should or should not speak against someone. These are all trivial matters. Until someone bravely strives for a ceasefire, they are invariably responsible for pushing the world towards destruction. Hence, in your respective environments, and along with your prayers, strive to spread the message of stopping oppression. If any Ahmadi has connections, explain this to them. This is real courage, and it is the standard of acting upon God Almighty’s command.
“Representatives of the Israeli government claim that Hamas has killed our innocents; hence, we will take revenge. This revenge has now gone beyond all limits. The loss of Palestinian lives, which is reported, is four to five times greater than the loss of Israeli lives. If their target, as they claim, is to eliminate Hamas, then why do they not directly combat them? Why are they targeting women, children, and the elderly? They have also deprived these people of water, sustenance, and medical treatment. All claims to human rights and the rules of warfare end when it comes to these governments.
“Indeed, some voices do resonate with reason, such as the former US President Obama, who recently stated that if one must wage war, one should adhere to the rules of warfare. There should be no atrocities committed against civilians. The UN Secretary-General had spoken in the same vein. The Israeli government raised an uproar over this. […]
“Western media, on the one hand, exaggerates certain news, and, on the other, sidelines certain stories. A story about a released woman who said she was treated well was pushed to a corner, while a statement saying ‘Hamas’s imprisonment was a hell’ is presented as major news. True justice requires presenting all scenarios. Let the world decide who the oppressor is, who the oppressed are. […]
“We should intensify our prayers. Pray for the end of oppression, make efforts within our means, and pray both for the oppressed Muslims and for the establishment of a comprehensive and long-term strategy by Muslim governments. We must feel profound empathy for the difficulties faced by Muslims. We believe in that Promised Messiah (as), who, despite our being regularly afflicted by Muslims, expressed his sentiments as follows: ‘O heart, be considerate towards [the Muslims], for they claim to love my Prophet (sa).’
“Therefore, our love for the Holy Prophet (sa) demands that we pray intensely for Muslims. May Allah grant us the capability to do so and also to the Muslims. And may He bestow wisdom upon the world.” [Amin.]
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community International, under the guidance of its Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, is launching a global campaign #voicesforpeace to bring an end to the war in Gaza and establish peace.
Support our efforts by using #voicesforpeace to draw the attention of the world and leaders at all levels to the urgent need to de-escalate the conflict and establish peace before the war, God forbid, escalates even further.
Letter to the editor by Sarah Malik of @lajnamediausa Opinion | Glimmers of hope in a long-simmering conflict - The Washington Post https://t.co/eqYvoK1EoA
Nuclear weapons could be used in the war between Israel & Palestine, warns the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad.
For years, he has urged world powers to use wisdom & justice, not provocation & escalation to resolve geopolitical disputes.
The current war is not between #Islam and #Judaism.
It is a geopolitical war.
Let’s dive into the past see what history can teach us.
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🤲🏻 “May Allah bring an end to this war. May Allah save the innocent Palestinians and save them from further cruelty. May He eradicate injustice from the world, wherever it may be.”
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)
- Friday Sermon 20 October 2023